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PIRATES FREE AGENT SIGNINGS 1991-2026
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Six-year XX(B) free agents signing with Pittsburgh 1991-2026, by total guarantee.
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* 128 signings (91 MLB, 37 MiLB). Pittsburgh's 1991-2026 free agent spending of $443 million ranks 30th among all MLB clubs.
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PlayerPos'nAgeQual OfferOld ClubNew ClubYearsGuaranteeTermOptionOpt OutAAVPlayer AgentClub OwnerBaseball Ops head / club GMDetails
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Total$443,685,000
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Liriano, Franciscolhp-s31
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PITPIT3$39,000,000 2015-17$13,000,000WassermanBob NuttingNeal Huntington
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O'Hearn, Ryan1b-of32SDNPIT2$29,000,000 2026-27$14,500,000ACESBob NuttingBen Cherington
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Nova, Ivanrhp-s30PITPIT3$26,000,000 2017-19$8,666,666Legacy AgencyBob NuttingNeal Huntington
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Martin, Russellc30NYAPIT2$17,000,000 2013-14$8,500,000Matt ColleranBob NuttingNeal Huntington
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Ozuna, Marcelldh35ATLPIT1$12,000,000 2026mutual$12,000,000CAABob NuttingBen Cherington
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Hudson, Danielrhp30ARIPIT2$11,000,000 2017-18$5,500,000Jet SportsBob NuttingNeal Huntington
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Buechele, Steve3b30Type APITPIT4$11,000,000 1992-95$2,750,000Alan Meersand
Pittsburgh Assocs.
Doughty/Simmons
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Smith, Zanelhp-s30Type BPITPIT4$10,600,000 1991-94$2,650,000Joe Sroba
Pittsburgh Assocs.
Larry Doughty
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Chapman, Aroldislhp36TEXPIT1$10,500,000 2024$10,500,000WassermanBob NuttingBen Cherington
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Barmes, Clintss33Type BHOUPIT2$10,500,000 2012-13$5,250,000Meister SportsBob NuttingNeal Huntington
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Bell, Derekof32Type BNYNPIT2$9,000,000 2001$4,500,000Eric GoldschmidtKevin McClatchyCam Bonifay
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Cordero, Wilinf28CLEPIT3$9,000,000 2000-02$3,000,000Jeff MooradKevin McClatchyCam Bonifay
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Burnett, A.J.rhp-s38PHIPIT1$8,500,000 2015$8,500,000FrontlineBob NuttingNeal Huntington
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Hill, Richlhp-s43BOSPIT1$8,000,000 2023$8,000,000ACESBob NuttingBen Cherington
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Pérez, Martínlhp-s33TEXPIT1$8,000,000 2024$8,000,000OL BaseballBob NuttingBen Cherington
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Correia, Kevinrhp30Type BSDNPIT2$8,000,000 2011-12$4,000,000Barry AxelrodBob NuttingNeal Huntington
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Jaso, John1b-c32TBAPIT2$8,000,000 2016-17$4,000,000ACESBob NuttingNeal Huntington
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Soto, Gregorylhp31NYNPIT1$7,750,000 2026$7,750,000
Munger English English (Willie Joe Ronda)
Bob NuttingBen Cherington
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Williams, Mikerhp33Type AHOUPIT2$7,000,000 2002-03$3,500,000Bean StringfellowKevin McClatchyDave Littlefield
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Grilli, Jasonrhp36PITPIT2$6,750,000 2013-14$3,375,000Gary SheffieldBob NuttingNeal Huntington
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Santana, Carlosdh-1b37SEAPIT1$6,725,000 2023$6,725,000OctagonBob NuttingBen Cherington
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Burnitz, Jeromyof37Type ACHNPIT1$6,700,000 2006mutual$6,700,000Howard SimonKevin McClatchyDave Littlefield
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LaValliere, Mikec31Type APITPIT3$6,300,000 1992-94$2,100,000Hendricks Sports
Pittsburgh Assocs.
Doughty/Simmons
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Mulholland, Terrylhp38Type BATLPIT2$6,000,000 2001$3,000,000Joe BickKevin McClatchyCam Bonifay
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Heaney, Andrewlhp-s34TEXPIT1$5,250,000 2025$5,250,000Icon SptsBob NuttingBen Cherington
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Hedges, Austinc30CLEPIT1$5,000,000 2023$5,000,000Boras Corp.Bob NuttingBen Cherington
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McCutchen, Andrewlf36MILPIT1$5,000,000 2023$5,000,000Aegis SptsBob NuttingBen Cherington
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McCutchen, Andrewrf37PITPIT1$5,000,000 2024$5,000,000Aegis SptsBob NuttingBen Cherington
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McCutchen, Andrewrf38PITPIT1$5,000,000 2025$5,000,000Aegis SptsBob NuttingBen Cherington
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Overbay, Lyle1b34TORPIT1$5,000,000 2011$5,000,000Steve HilliardBob NuttingNeal Huntington
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Pérez, Robertoc33CLEPIT1$5,000,000 2022$5,000,000MDR SportsBob NuttingBen Cherington
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Volquez, Edinsonrhp-s30LANPIT1$5,000,000 2014$5,000,000WassermanBob NuttingNeal Huntington
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Bedard, Eriklhp-s33BOSPIT1$4,500,000 2012$4,500,000SFXBob NuttingNeal Huntington
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Pham, Tommyof37KCAPIT1$4,025,000 2025$4,025,000Vayner SptsBob NuttingBen Cherington
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Barajas, Rodc36Type BLANPIT1$4,000,000 2012club$4,000,000Dan LozanoBob NuttingNeal Huntington
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Randa, Joe3b36Type ASDNPIT1$4,000,000 2006$4,000,000Ron ShapiroKevin McClatchyDave Littlefield
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Taylor, Michael A.cf33MINPIT1$4,000,000 2024$4,000,000ALIGNDBob NuttingBen Cherington
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Tsutsugo, Yoshi3b-of30PITPIT1$4,000,000 2022$4,000,000WassermanBob NuttingBen Cherington
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Schourek, Petelhp30BOSPIT2$4,000,000 1999$2,000,000Kevin McClatchyCam Bonifay
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Vazquez, Ramon3b32TEXPIT2$4,000,000 2009-10$2,000,000CSMGBob NuttingNeal Huntington
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Boehringer, Brianrhp34Type BPITPIT2$3,800,000 2003-04$1,900,000Kevin McClatchyDave Littlefield
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Armas, Tony Jr.rhp-s29Type CWASPIT1$3,500,000 2007player$3,500,000Diego Bentz
McClatchy/Nutting
Dave Littlefield
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Dotel, Octaviorhp36Type ACHAPIT1$3,500,000 2010club$3,500,000Dan HorwitsBob NuttingNeal Huntington
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Velasquez, Vincentrhp-s31CHAPIT1$3,150,000 2023$3,150,000CAABob NuttingBen Cherington
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Ferguson, Caleblhp28HOUPIT1$3,000,000 2025$3,000,000ExcelBob NuttingBen Cherington
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Freese, David3b-1b33ANAPIT1$3,000,000 2016$3,000,000CAABob NuttingNeal Huntington
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Kang, Jung Ho3b32PITPIT1$3,000,000 2019$3,000,000WassermanBob NuttingNeal Huntington
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Slaught, Donc32Type APITPIT3$3,000,000 1991-93$1,000,000Bronner/Gilhooley
Pittsburgh Assocs.
Larry Doughty
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Walk, Bobrhp-s35PITPIT2$2,800,000 1992-93$1,400,000Gary Walker
Pittsburgh Assocs.
Doughty/Simmons
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Chisenhall, Lonnierf30CLEPIT1$2,750,000 2019$2,750,000Turner-GaryBob NuttingNeal Huntington
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Hernandez, Robertorhp41Type BNYNPIT1$2,750,000 2006$2,750,000Hendricks SportsKevin McClatchyDave Littlefield
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Grandal, Yasmanic35CHAPIT1$2,500,000 2024$2,500,000WassermanBob NuttingBen Cherington
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Rodriguez, Seaninf-of31PITPIT1$2,500,000 2016$2,500,000Icon SportsBob NuttingNeal Huntington
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Hembree, Heathrhp33NYNPIT1$2,125,000 2022$2,125,000Ballengee GroupBob NuttingBen Cherington
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Lyles, Jordanrhp28MILPIT1$2,050,000 2019$2,050,000BallengeeBob NuttingNeal Huntington
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Barmes, Clintss35PITPIT1$2,000,000 2014$2,000,000Meister SportsBob NuttingNeal Huntington
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Dyson, Jarrodlf-cf35ARIPIT1$2,000,000 2020$2,000,000ACESBob NuttingBen Cherington
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Vogelsong, Ryanrhp38SFNPIT1$2,000,000 2016$2,000,000Dave MeierBob NuttingNeal Huntington
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Hayes, Charlie3b31Type APITPIT1$1,850,000 1996$1,850,000Tommy TanzerKevin McClatchyCam Bonifay
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Plesac, Danlhp33CHNPIT1$1,800,000 1995$1,800,000Tom Selakovich
Pittsburgh Assocs.
Cam Bonifay
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McLouth, Nateof30ATLPIT1$1,750,000 2012$1,750,000Mike NicoteraBob NuttingNeal Huntington
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Elster, Kevinss32Type BTEXPIT1$1,650,000 1997$1,650,000Kevin McClatchyCam Bonifay
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Frazier, Adam2b-of33KCAPIT1$1,525,000 2025$1,525,000McKinnis SptsBob NuttingBen Cherington
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Cahill, Trevorrhp-s33SFNPIT1$1,500,000 2021$1,500,000John BoggsBob NuttingBen Cherington
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Hinske, Ericof31TBAPIT1$1,500,000 2009$1,500,000Bob NuttingNeal Huntington
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Urquidy, Josérhp-s31DETPIT1$1,500,000 2026$1,500,000OctagonBob NuttingBen Cherington
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Kingery, Mikeof35Type ACOLPIT2$1,500,000 1996-97-$750,000Bronner/GilhooleyKevin McClatchyCam Bonifay
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Benjamin, Mike2b33Type CBOSPIT2$1,400,000 1999-2000$700,000Kevin McClatchyCam Bonifay
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Redus, Gary1b-of34Type CPITPIT2$1,400,000 1991-92$700,000Bronner/Gilhooley
Pittsburgh Assocs.
Larry Doughty
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Sanchez, Jonathanlhp30COLPIT1$1,375,000 2013$1,375,000Jim McNamaraBob NuttingNeal Huntington
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Donnelly, Brendanrhp38FLAPIT1$1,350,000 2010$1,350,000Dominic TorresBob NuttingNeal Huntington
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Pena, Alejandrorhp34Type AATLPIT1$1,350,000 1993$1,350,000Reich Katz Landis
Pittsburgh Assocs.
Ted Simmons
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Inge, Brandon3b36OAKPIT1$1,250,000 2013$1,250,000ACESBob NuttingNeal Huntington
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Mondesi, Raulof33Type BARIPIT1$1,150,000 2004club$1,150,000Jeff Moorad
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Strange, Doug3b34MONPIT2$1,100,000 1998$550,000Steve ComteKevin McClatchyCam Bonifay
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Lofton, Kennyof36Type ASFNPIT1$1,025,000 2003$1,025,000Casey CloseKevin McClatchyDave Littlefield
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Contreras, Joserhp-s41PHIPIT1$1,000,000 2013$1,000,000Jaime TorresBob NuttingNeal Huntington
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Crosby, Bobbyinf30OAKPIT1$1,000,000 2010$1,000,000Paul CohenBob NuttingNeal Huntington
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Gomez, Chrisinf37CLEPIT1$1,000,000 2008$1,000,000Alan MeersandBob NuttingNeal Huntington
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Liriano, Franciscolhp29CHAPIT1$1,000,000 2013vesting$1,000,000Greg GenskeBob NuttingNeal Huntington
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Sanders, Reggieof35Type ASFNPIT1$1,000,000 2003$1,000,000Eric GoldschmidtKevin McClatchyDave Littlefield
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Smith, Lonnieof37Type AATLPIT1$1,000,000 1993$1,000,000Richard Moss
Pittsburgh Assocs.
Ted Simmons
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Sprague, Ed3b31Type BOAKPIT1$1,000,000 1999$1,000,000Kevin McClatchyCam Bonifay
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Stynes, Chris3b31Type CCOLPIT1$975,000 2004club$975,000Kevin McClatchyDave Littlefield
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Stairs, Mattof35Type BMILPIT1$900,000 2003$900,000RMG BaseballKevin McClatchyDave Littlefield
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Kim, Byung-Hyunrhp29FLAPIT1$850,000 2008$850,000Boras Corp.Bob NuttingNeal Huntington
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Candelaria, Johnlhp39Type CPITPIT1$760,000 1993$760,000Reich Katz Landis
Pittsburgh Assocs.
Ted Simmons
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D'Amico, Jeff C.rhp27NYNPIT1$750,000 2003$750,000Hendricks SportsKevin McClatchyDave Littlefield
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Mientkiewicz, Doug1b34NYAPIT1$750,000 2008$750,000Bob NuttingNeal Huntington
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Tavarez, Julianrhp30Type BFLAPIT1$750,000 2003$750,000Boras Corp.Kevin McClatchyDave Littlefield
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Wilkerson, Curtisinf30CHNPIT1$450,000 1991$450,000Joe Sroba
Pittsburgh Assocs.
Larry Doughty
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Adams, Terryrhp33PHIPIT02006Kevin McClatchyDave Littlefield$500,000 in majors
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Anderson, Chaserhp-s36COLPIT02024Hub SptsBob NuttingBen Cherington
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Beimel, Joelhp34COLPIT02011Joe SrobaBob NuttingNeal Huntington$1,750,000 in majors